Snapper ELT150H33IBV Battery Battery Removal, Battery Installation, Battery Service

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.5BATTERY

4.5.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1.Raise operator's seat.

2.Remove the two adjusting knobs.

3.Remove seat assembly and move forward. Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch. See Figure 4.33.

REMOVE ADJUSTING

KNOBS AND MOVE

SEAT FORWARD

FIGURE 4.33

4.Remove negative ( - ) cable first.

5.Remove positive ( + ) cable last.

6.Remove battery. See Figure 4.34.

WARNING

Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as shown in Figure 4.35 DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on tractor. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery.

REMOVE POSITIVE

(+) CABLE LAST

REMOVE NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE FIRST

FIGURE 4.34

4.5.2BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.Slide battery into battery housing.

2.Connect positive (+) cable first.

3.Connect negative (-) cable last.

4.Reinstall seat assembly. Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch.

5.Reinstall the two adjusting knobs.

6.Lower operator's seat.

WARNING

The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda.

4.5.3.BATTERY SERVICE

1.Remove battery. See Section on Battery Removal.

2.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface.

3.Using distilled water, refill cells as required to cover cell plates of which can also be visualized through the plastic battery case.

4.With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals. Red to positive (+) terminal and black to negative (-) terminal.

5.Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours.

6.If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, replace with new battery.

4.5.4.BATTERY STORAGE

When out of season, it is recommended the battery be removed, charged and stored.

1.Remove battery. See Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.

2.Perform battery service.

3.Bring battery to full charge, if required.

4.Store battery in an area away from the RIDER on a wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A CONCRETE SURFACE.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery. DO NOT OVERFILL!

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Contents 150 Model Number ExplanationPreparation Protection for ChildrenProtection Against Tipovers Operation MaintenanceTable of Contents Components Controls FamiliarizationFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lights on Engine OFF Engine on Start OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistOFF Starting & Operation Starting EngineStarting Mower Blade Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive Stopping Engine Stopping Wheel DriveCutting Height Adjustment Setting Park BrakeStopping Stopping Mower Blade Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismIntroduction Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeMower Components Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Tractor Lubrication Fuel Filter Annually END of Each SeasonSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Annually END of Each Season 3.4.2. Fuel FilterFrom Previous Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairDeck Blade Brake Adjustment On nextAdjusting Mower Blade 33 Decks Only Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previousSide View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade Wear Limits Mower Blade ReplacementStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Blade ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck Removal Traction drive belt removalView from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementTraction drive belt removal from previous Deck Belt Removal & Replacement Traction drive belt replacement from previousDeck Belt Removal & Replacement 33 Deck Drive Belt Deck Drive BeltBattery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable ELT150H33IBV Accessories Available AccessoriesElectrical System Schematics Briggs & Stratton with Lights Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideUneven tire pressure Bring to proper pressure Model No Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck Standard Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesNinja ELT150H33IBVEDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes Service Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series

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